Pyramid Day !!!!!
September 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Step Pyramid
September 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
This is the oldest Pyramid still in existence. This Pyramid is believed to be the first one ever built from carbon dating and the artifacts that have been recovered.
Exploring the Tomb of Unas
September 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
This tomb is allowed 120 visitors every 3 days to help preserve its integrity. The hike in and out was taxing but worth every step!!!!
Best day EVER!!!!
September 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
Carpet School
September 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
This is an 8-generation rug-making business. Teaching this trade is also an additional income source for this family. Note the kids loved visitors, especially if you will take their picture.
The great Pyramids of Giza
September 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Suddenly the world history books from middle school came to life !!!!
The Sphinx
September 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
The stone blocks were set in place with various size gaps to accommodate the movement of the earth only to strengthen the structure as time went on. Brilliant construction.
TravelerI always think that people before didn’t know much but then you have engineering like this and you have to think about what they knew in comparison to us now and they created these!! Whoa!! They were amazingly smart!!!
Traveler
Whoa! In comparison the Sphinx is waaayyy smaller than the pyramid! And the Sphinx is huge! I can’t imagine what it’s like to see in person
Luxor Egypt
September 14, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Arrived in Luxor by plane from Cairo this morning 🌄 totally different from the city, so much clearer.
Karnak Temple
September 14, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
One of the largest intact temples on the Nile. Dating back to the 18th dynasty.
MS Antares
September 14, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
Beautiful Balloons 🎈
September 15, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
We ballooned over the Valley of the Kings this morning at sunrise 🌅 it was breathtaking 🙌 😍
Valley of the Kings from above
September 15, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
Every hole or what looks like tunnels are tombs. This area is an active dig sight—the distinction between desert and farmland I found fascinating.
Life on the Nile..
September 15, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
King Tut
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Howard Carter House
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Called the luckiest man ever.... this gentleman discovered King Tut. About to give up the search, a 9yr old water boy dropped his water pitcher, and the water disappeared on the ground very quickly.Read more
Queen Hatshepsut
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Valley of the Kings
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
There were 64 tombs discovered, King Tut being the most famous.
Ostrich feathers and perfume were the items stolen in the 12th century from the tombs. The Kings name could not be stamped on theseRead more
Valley of the Queens
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Between the 17th and 9th century before Christ.
The Queens were buried in their own tombs, their child are buried in the valley of the Queens. Discovered on March 12, 1904.
Queen Nefertari
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
The wife of Ramesses the second.
This spoke volumes...
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
Notice the AK47 the guard is holding, and this little one is heading home from school. We have had security guards every time we stepped foot outside our accommodations, but what about this littleRead more
Whirling Dervish Dancers
September 16, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 88 °F
Dating back to the 1300's, this dance is a form of meditation. Each skirt weighing around 15 pounds.
Temple of Esna
September 17, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Esna Market
September 17, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Aswan Egypt 🇪🇬
September 18, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Much nicer than the northern cities. This is considered a locals vacation city.
TravelerEeeekkkk i can’t wait!!